Featured Review: The Message? by Avam Hale

Discuss the June 2015 book of the month, "The Message?" by Avam Hale.
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A nice thriller about change and choice written to entertain and challenge readers can be found in the book "The Message?" by Avam Hale, which follows Leah Warner and his two children who met a tragic car accident, and in the coma she claims to have been with God.
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Post by Mohit Solanki 1 »

Beautifully articulated review. The balance between skepticism and faith in The Message? speaks to something universal-how we all wrestle with meaning. Leah's journey and Dr. Marcus's quiet strength shine through. This comment made me go "hmmm" too.
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"The Message?" by Avam Hale, a book that features a widow and her two children. It will be interesting to read about how she survived the motor accident and the prognosis of the condition. It be great to read about the management by the neurologist.
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Hmmm… I'm not sure if I want to read this book. The title is intriguing. But I'm not a fan of heavy reading. The author is definitely well educated. Leah's spiritual encounter seems like a fascinating experience. Thank you for a great review.
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Post by Nazma P »

That's a very intriguing premise right there. The strangely fast recovery of Leah and her claim of meeting God certainly induces that skeptical "hmmm" in your mind and instantly pique your interest to know what this is about. I would love to check the book out.
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Post by Lingani »

This was such a well-balanced and engaging review of The Message? A thinking thriller about change and choice.
by Avam Hale. I appreciate how you captured the emotional and philosophical layers of The Message? without reducing it to a single theme or ideology. Leah’s experience and transformation sound both moving and thought-provoking, and Dr. Marcus seems like a beautifully written character I loved your description of him. I’m genuinely intrigued by the way this story invites readers to reflect deeply on love, purpose, and belief. Thank you for bringing it to life through your words!
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The book sounds really thought-provoking, and it is always great to find a book that narrates an interesting story while still having themes that will make the reader to think. The religious, philosophical, and economical issues, among others, sound interesting; more importantly, I am happy that the author was able to entertain as well challenge the reader through this book. Many thanks for the review, @ALynnPowers.
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Thank you for your review. I read the sample—a modern-day Messenger. A young lady awakens from a coma. She tells a message from God. How will people react? This is a book that I would like to read.
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Post by Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis »

You wrote a great review. However, this type of genre is not the kind of book that I am interested in. I am not religious and do not believe in messages from God or miracles. For those who do, this book should be a great read.
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The book cover of The Message?" by Avam Hale has me intrigued. Why was an eye chosen? I love the colour blend as well. Congratulations on BOTD.
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the reviewer has an engaging and well-balanced writing style.
The book seems to be a thought-provoking exploration of faith, philosophy, and human connection. Even if it may not appeal to everyone, it’s clear the author put genuine effort into crafting something both entertaining and reflective. Congrats on BOTD.
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I just love the big message in the book, "love each other." However, trying to love each other is not as simple as it sounds--Will the book teach us how to learn each other in deeper and more meaningful ways? What does it mean to love one another?
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Post by Victory Ositaorah »

The Message? by Avam Hale is a story that is really motivating. I would love to read and share from the good news. Congratulations on BOTD!!
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Post by Venus Raissa »

Wow, this review really drew me in! I love how the reviewer emphasized that The Message? is more than just a story—it’s a book that truly makes you think. The idea of someone waking from a coma with a message from God sounds intriguing on its own, but the way it challenges readers to reflect on religion, politics, and human connection makes it even more powerful. I also liked how Dr. Marcus stood out as a grounded, relatable character. It’s great to hear the book stays neutral in its message while still diving deep into philosophical questions. Definitely adding this one to my reading list. Thanks for such a detailed and thoughtful review!
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Post by Rose Angela »

The Message? by Avam Hale is a thought-provoking novel that blends suspense with philosophical inquiry. It’s described as a “thinking thriller about change and choice”, and it centers around Leah Wagner—a middle-aged widow and mother of two—who awakens from a coma after a devastating car accident claiming to have received a divine message
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